Letters of John and Sally Shakes to Each Other, 1809/1812
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 4
- Creator:
- Shakes, Sarah (LaTruite), 1786-1845 and Shakes, John, 1775-1860
- Scope and content:
-
List of letters in folder:
14 July 1809: Letter from John Shakes to Sally Shakes, Cecilia and Amanda. Mention of "kine pox" vaccination, death of ducks and chickens due to rats gnawing their way in, calf, and dog.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
-
Alexandria LibraryLocal History/Special Collections717 Queen StreetAlexandria, VA 22314
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Patricia Walker, Branch ManagerEmail: pwalker@alexlibraryva.orgPhone: (703) 746-1719Email: lhsc@alexandria.lib.va.usPhone: (703) 838-4577Fax: (703) 706-3912